S. 2803 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
MINER Act
S. 2803 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on May 16, 2006, sponsored by Michael B. Enzi with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 16, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
- Public law
- Public Law 109-236
What it does
Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 or the MINER Act - (Sec. 2) Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to require underground coal mine operators to: (1) carry out continuously a program to improve accident preparedness and response at each mine; and (2) adopt and update accident response plan for evacuations and for maintenance of individuals trapped underground.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael B. Enzi (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 16, 2006
- Passed the SenateMay 24, 2006
- Passed the HouseJun 7, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJun 8, 2006
- Became lawJun 15, 2006
Latest action: By Senator Enzi from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report. Report No. 109-365. (Dec 6, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 7, 2006 · Passed381–37
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Mine Improvement and New Emergency Respose ActHouse · Jun 7, 2006
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Other Labor and Employment bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 3761: Flexibility for Displaced Workers Act
- H.R. 3864: Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita Act of 2005
- S. 250: Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
- S. 3534: YouthBuild Transfer Act
- S. 370: National Right-to-Work Act
- H.R. 874: Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 1696: Employee Free Choice Act
- S. 2231: Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 2006
- H.R. 4156: Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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